“A newspaper clip suggests that sudden waking at night can cause death and recommends the three-and-a-half-minute method as a preventive measure.”
What FACTLY found
There is no scientific evidence that waking up suddenly at night can cause death. However, orthostatic hypotension, which causes a drop in blood pressure when standing, can lead to dizziness or fainting, especially in older adults. Cardiologists note that this condition is dangerous for the elderly due to a higher risk of falls. Waking up does not lead to sudden cardiac arrest and it is recommended to sit up slowly for about 30 seconds before standing. The body regulates blood pressure and ci...
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 22 October 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 24 October 2024, 2 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/nellai.palani.10/posts/pfbid02kZNJQTpbM9CkHYUXkmdiAknCkiZDT8vDsb…
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.